Situated in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Oregon is a fertile land filled with diverse landscapes and equally diverse people. Oregon is well known for its forests, but also has semiarid scrublands, prairies and desert lands that cover half of the central north and eastern parts of the state. The Coastal Range and Cascade Mountain Range form the two boundaries of the Willamette Valley, a fertile area that is perfect for farmers and those who enjoy the vegetation and scenery. The state is still known as a frontier; since it varies from rain forest in the Columbia Gorge to barren desert in the southeast. The fertile and diverse state has a place for each type of prospective resident.

Salem and Portland, the two most populated cities, are becoming increasingly diverse, welcoming thousands of new families each year. Recent trends show younger, less established families moving into the city, and older, established families moving to the suburbs. New single-family homes, apartments and condominiums are being built to accommodate the growing population.

Oregon's educational system is an ever-improving environment. Initiatives are being taken yearly to make Oregon's children the brightest in the nation. Test scores are at their highest for all levels of education. Many of the students go on and graduate from one of Oregon's 30 major universities or 15 community colleges.

When it comes to outdoor sports, Oregon residents are partial to skiing. The state has many ski resorts located on Mount Hood, including the only resort in America that allows skiing year round, Timberline. Portland is home to the state's lone major league professional sports team, the Portland Trailblazers. Minor leagues teams in ice hockey, soccer and baseball also call Oregon home.

Oregon is perfect for individuals or families who adore the combination of scenic landscapes and bourgeoning economy.